This coming Friday is that day when you have the opportunity to express special appreciation and love for your wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend – that important person in your life. How will you do that? I heard a commercial for a jewelry store the other day, telling listeners to not go with the appliance but…
DetailsI have a question for you today. What kind of comments do you make to your spouse? Are they positive, encouraging, supportive, and uplifting or do they tend to lean more towards the negative, critical, and belittling side? Marriage researcher John Gottman, Ph.D., reveals that couples who are most happy and stable offer five positive…
DetailsWhen my boys were young, they used to watch the cartoon series “He Man.” From those decades ago, the theme song still echoes in my head along with the picture of “He Man” standing with his sword stretched out above his head, proclaiming those words, “I have the power.” While I may not have the…
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Lisa walked into the room, took one look at Sammy and, without saying a word, turned and walked out. Perplexed, Sammy silently wondered, “What was that all about?” Thinking that perhaps Lisa had come into the room and then remembered something else that she needed to do, he went on about with what he was…
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Have you ever made that statement or felt that way? If you are human, then you probably have. As I sat with a client yesterday, I was reminded of this very tendency. You see, we don’t like being in the hot-seat, feeling attacked or unfairly accused. Therefore, when we do, our first reaction is usually…
DetailsIf you have ever seen the Star Wars movies, you no doubt remember the wise character of Yoda. While not an imposing figure to look at, his Jedi Knight abilities were a force to be reckoned with. He also had a unique way of phrasing his sentences. One famous quote from the movies was the…
DetailsI recall when a little over 20 years ago my boys and I went camping at the Grand Canyon. We had an incredible time and even hiked about half way down into the canyon one day. Now if you have never been there, I should warn you that it is approximately 5000 feet from the…
DetailsThe Millennial Generation (those born after 1981) is growing up in a whole new world when it comes to rules of social engagement. They do not tend to view technology as simply a resource to enhance communication – they see it as the lifeblood of their relationships. And with this comes many dangers. Some of…
DetailsThere is a great deal of talk in this day and age regarding “getting my needs met,” “what I need to be fulfilled,” “what I want,” and so on. This generation is often labeled by its needs, expectations, and entitlements. I find it not surprising that in the wave of technological advances, we have the…
DetailsOne of my favorite music groups growing up (and still today) was the Beatles. Ringo Starr, who was the group’s drummer, has been married to his wife Barbara for more than 30 years. In this day and age, that is rare, and even more so for a famous musician. He said that the secret to…
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